OSHA released April 10, 2026, the updated National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards that protects workers from outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards.
The revised NEP uses more current statistics from OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics data from calendar years 2022-2025 to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk industries in indoor and outdoor work settings.
The revised National Emphasis Program is effective immediately and will be in place for five years after the effective date.
The updated NEP has some significant improvements that include updated target industries using current data from BLS and OSHA (Appendix A), revised inspection goal, reorganized and added Appendix I: Evaluation of a Heat Program, and added Appendix J: Citation Guidance.
Read the updated National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards.
An informative and useful guide to assist with heat illness prevention in indoor and outdoor work environments regardless of if it is construction or general industry is the ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024 Standard for Heat Stress Management in Construction and Demolition Operations.
For more information and/or assistance, contact:
Wayne Vanderhoof CSP, CIT
Sr. Consultant/President
RJR Safety Inc.